THE mother of a missing student nurse from Chafford Hundred has made an emotional plea for her daughter to get in touch.

Despite the fact that police have arrested three people on suspicion of murdering 24-year-old Owami Davies, her mum is clinging to the hope that she is still alive wants her daughter, who has been missing for almost a month, to get in touch. She has also called on anyone who has information to speak up.

Mum Nicol Davies, said: "There are many friends and family who love and care for Owami and all of them want to see her safe return. Owami - if you see this appeal please believe you are not in any trouble, we just want you to come back to us. Please leave a message if you can to let us know you are okay, we are so very worried about you.

"This is such a terrible time for all those who love Owami and I am pleading for anyone who can help find her to contact police. Every day we hope to hear the news that Owami is coming back to us."

Detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command are now leading the investigation. Yesterday (Wednesday, 4 August) they announced a third man has been arrested in connection with her disappearance. 

The 32-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday, 2 August at an address in South Croydon. On Monday, two men, aged 27 and 23 were arrested in the Croydon area in connection with the investigation. All three remain in custody.

Ms Davies was last seen at 12.03am in Derby Road, West Croydon on Thursday, 7 July . Police have released CCTV footage of her in Derby Road.

Detective chief inspector Nigel Penney, said: "We are working hard to find Owami but we really do need the public's help. Owami is very vulnerable and the longer she is missing the more we worry that she has come to harm.

"As a result of extensive CCTV enquiries we have a clearer idea of Owami's movements, but we still need the public to contact us and tell us what they know. We would obviously like to speak to the driver of the white van that passed Owami in Derby Road, but anyone with information should call. You can call and speak to officers, or if you prefer you can contact Crimestoppers who will never ask your name, trace your call or IP address.

"They are 100% anonymous and you can call them in complete confidence. Owami's family are living through a nightmare and are desperate for news. I would ask anyone who thinks they can help to come forward - as the days pass the anxiety of Owami's family will only get worse and your call could be the one they are praying for.

"Any witnesses or anyone with any information are asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote reference 22MIS025307. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org"